Author: Julie H., Foster Mom You know when you live somewhere for a while things become "normalized" that to outsiders seem strange? Well, that seems to be a regular occurrence…
My New BFF (Blog #3)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom With the arrival of Miss D to our household, we instantly acquired a new "Big Fat Family"(BFF)! ("Fat", as in expansive/numerous...not people needing a diet!)…
Hour 1, Day 1, Week 1 (Blog #2)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Hour 1: Is This Really Finally Happening? The first hour of having a child placed at your house is definitely surreal. In hindsight, I look…
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Foster Care
Author: Kori Griffiths, TFC Coordinator At the beginning of the pandemic, the world of foster care was greatly impacted. With children being required to stay home, the numbers of referrals…
Employee Spotlight: Hakeem Thornton, Residential Care Specialist
Authored by: Shannon Bader, Human Resources Coordinator Please welcome me in saying CONGRATULATIONS to Hakeem Thornton for being selected as our February Employee Spotlight Winner!! Hakeem has been recognized by his peers and leaders for many things…
Spring Cleaning in Time for Earth Day
The main campus at Norris is almost 900 acres of trees, wooded areas, ponds, etc., and we are proud we can offer this space to the youth that reside here.…
Employee Spotlight: Cathy, Bookkeeper
Authored by: Alex Gigot, Training & Coaching Coordinator When I think of Cathy, I think of two words, kind and candy. Cathy has been committed to Norris for the better…
Employee Spotlight: Aaron Jellish, Clinician
Authored by: Scott Maday, Youth Liaison How long have you worked at Norris? What position did you start in? What positions have you been in? I have worked at Norris…
Employee Spotlight: Leslie Griger, Residential Care Specialist & Nicole Grice, Chief Operating Officer
Leslie Griger, Residential Care Specialist Authored by: Brittni Liebhauser, Clinician Leslie joined the Norris team as a residential care specialist around eight months ago. She’s worked under different supervisors and…
Employee Spotlight: Kevin Byrns Lead Residential Care Specialist
Authored by: Scott Maday, Youth Liaison Kevin has been an integral part of the Norris team for many years and we are happy to recognize him for all of his…
